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Sightseeing
Walk up the hill from Alfama or take bus 737). Mar-Oct daily 09:00-21:00 & Nov-Feb daily 09:00-18:00. Located up the hill, with a great view over the city and the river. If you have the energy, get there by walking from downtown, going through the fantastic neighbourhood of Alfama.
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Castelo de S. Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloWalk up the hill from Alfama or take bus 737). Mar-Oct daily 09:00-21:00 & Nov-Feb daily 09:00-18:00. Located up the hill, with a great view over the city and the river. If you have the energy, get there by walking from downtown, going through the fantastic neighbourhood of Alfama.
Belém is a laid-back area on the Tagus River, known for its seafood restaurants and houses decorated with colorful tiles. Among the area's shaded green lawns are historic landmarks that recall Portugal’s seafaring past, like the 16th-century Tower of Belém and the sail-shaped Discoveries Monument. Near the vast Gothic Jerónimos Monastery, the popular Pastéis de Belém patisserie is famed for its custard tarts.
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Belém
Belém is a laid-back area on the Tagus River, known for its seafood restaurants and houses decorated with colorful tiles. Among the area's shaded green lawns are historic landmarks that recall Portugal’s seafaring past, like the 16th-century Tower of Belém and the sail-shaped Discoveries Monument. Near the vast Gothic Jerónimos Monastery, the popular Pastéis de Belém patisserie is famed for its custard tarts.
Neighbourhoods
Bica, is known for its small bars and for its iconic funicular that runs through Rua da Bica de Duarte Belo. Constantly photographed by tourists, the funicular has been going up and down the hill since 1892.
The tiny neighbourhood, found between the Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodré districts, is made up of cobbled lanes and stairways, dating back to 1597. Little affected by the 1755 earthquake, Bica offers a beautiful view of the river, and maintains colourful 17th and 18th century buildings, many always with open doors, flower-filled balconies and laundry out to dry.
Rua da Bica de Duarte Belo
Rua da Bica de Duarte BeloBica, is known for its small bars and for its iconic funicular that runs through Rua da Bica de Duarte Belo. Constantly photographed by tourists, the funicular has been going up and down the hill since 1892.
The tiny neighbourhood, found between the Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodré districts, is made up of cobbled lanes and stairways, dating back to 1597. Little affected by the 1755 earthquake, Bica offers a beautiful view of the river, and maintains colourful 17th and 18th century buildings, many always with open doors, flower-filled balconies and laundry out to dry.
Sintra is a charming Portuguese town situated within the cooling hills of the Serra de Sintra. Hidden among its majestic pine forest, you will discover whimsical palaces, extravagant villas and the ruins of a 10th-century Moorish castle.
This variety of fascinating historic buildings and stunning natural scenery, makes Sintra an outstanding tourist destination. Sintra is regarded as the finest day trip of the Lisbon region, and a visit to this wonderful town will make a fantastic addition to your holiday plans.
The majority of tourists visit Sintra as a day trip, either from Lisbon or the resort towns of Cascais and Estoril. Sintra is an enjoyable day trip, as it has a lot to offer visitors, while being suitable for all ages.
Travel to Sintra is hassle-free, as there is a regular train service between Lisbon and Sintra, or a direct bus service from Cascais and Estoril (travel details are found later in this article). The most common route to combine the main sights in a single day of sightseeing is:
• Train or bus to Sintra
• Explore the historic centre of Sintra
• Palácio Nacional (or Quinta da Regaleira)
• Lunch in the historic centre
• Castelo dos Mouros
• Palácio Nacional da Pena (highlight of the day)
• Palácio da Pena gardens (optional)
• Hike to Cruz Alta (optional)
Most day-trippers to Sintra follow the same order, as this is the route of the 434-tourist bus. The 434-bus service connects Sintra train station to the historic centre and then climbs the steep hills to the Pena Palace and the Moorish castle before returning to the train station
If you are fortunate to have a car, there is also a lot to see within the hills of the Serra de Sintra. There is the stunning driving along the N247 between Almoçageme and Almuinhas Velhas, there is the forest-covered monastery of Convento dos Capuchos, the amazing viewpoint from the Sanctuary of Peninha and the Cabo da Roca cliffs - the most westerly point of mainland Europe.
The Sintra coastline also boasts many magnificent beaches, and these include the wild surfing beach of Guincho, the charming beach town of Praia das Maçãs, or the untamed natural beauty of Praia da Ursa
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Sintra
Sintra is a charming Portuguese town situated within the cooling hills of the Serra de Sintra. Hidden among its majestic pine forest, you will discover whimsical palaces, extravagant villas and the ruins of a 10th-century Moorish castle.
This variety of fascinating historic buildings and stunning natural scenery, makes Sintra an outstanding tourist destination. Sintra is regarded as the finest day trip of the Lisbon region, and a visit to this wonderful town will make a fantastic addition to your holiday plans.
The majority of tourists visit Sintra as a day trip, either from Lisbon or the resort towns of Cascais and Estoril. Sintra is an enjoyable day trip, as it has a lot to offer visitors, while being suitable for all ages.
Travel to Sintra is hassle-free, as there is a regular train service between Lisbon and Sintra, or a direct bus service from Cascais and Estoril (travel details are found later in this article). The most common route to combine the main sights in a single day of sightseeing is:
• Train or bus to Sintra
• Explore the historic centre of Sintra
• Palácio Nacional (or Quinta da Regaleira)
• Lunch in the historic centre
• Castelo dos Mouros
• Palácio Nacional da Pena (highlight of the day)
• Palácio da Pena gardens (optional)
• Hike to Cruz Alta (optional)
Most day-trippers to Sintra follow the same order, as this is the route of the 434-tourist bus. The 434-bus service connects Sintra train station to the historic centre and then climbs the steep hills to the Pena Palace and the Moorish castle before returning to the train station
If you are fortunate to have a car, there is also a lot to see within the hills of the Serra de Sintra. There is the stunning driving along the N247 between Almoçageme and Almuinhas Velhas, there is the forest-covered monastery of Convento dos Capuchos, the amazing viewpoint from the Sanctuary of Peninha and the Cabo da Roca cliffs - the most westerly point of mainland Europe.
The Sintra coastline also boasts many magnificent beaches, and these include the wild surfing beach of Guincho, the charming beach town of Praia das Maçãs, or the untamed natural beauty of Praia da Ursa
Cascais is the premier holiday destination of the Lisbon coastline. This is a traditional and charming Portuguese fishing town, which has responsibly developed into a popular resort town.
Historically, Cascais was the summer retreat of the Portuguese nobility, and today the town is an elegant fusion of its illustrious heritage, with the expectations of the modern tourist.
Found within the cobbled streets of the historic centre are lavish villas, an imposing fort, fascinating museums, along with lively bars and restaurants which give Cascais its buzzing holiday atmosphere. Cascais boasts so many interesting sights and attractions, that it is regarded as one of the best day trips from Lisbon.
Highlights for a day trip to Cascais
• The Castro Guimaraes Museum
• The Boca do Inferno cliffs
• The picturesque Praia da Rainha beach
• The beachfront promenade from Cascais to Estoril
• The Mercado da Vila market
• The Casa das Histórias Paula Rego art gallery
• The pretty Parque Marechal Carmona park
• Praia do Tamariz
• Boca do Inferno
• Museu do mar
• Casino Estoril
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Cascais
Cascais is the premier holiday destination of the Lisbon coastline. This is a traditional and charming Portuguese fishing town, which has responsibly developed into a popular resort town.
Historically, Cascais was the summer retreat of the Portuguese nobility, and today the town is an elegant fusion of its illustrious heritage, with the expectations of the modern tourist.
Found within the cobbled streets of the historic centre are lavish villas, an imposing fort, fascinating museums, along with lively bars and restaurants which give Cascais its buzzing holiday atmosphere. Cascais boasts so many interesting sights and attractions, that it is regarded as one of the best day trips from Lisbon.
Highlights for a day trip to Cascais
• The Castro Guimaraes Museum
• The Boca do Inferno cliffs
• The picturesque Praia da Rainha beach
• The beachfront promenade from Cascais to Estoril
• The Mercado da Vila market
• The Casa das Histórias Paula Rego art gallery
• The pretty Parque Marechal Carmona park
• Praia do Tamariz
• Boca do Inferno
• Museu do mar
• Casino Estoril
- Parque das nações it’s a futuristic glass-and-steel district, home to some wonderful examples of modern architecture. One of them is Oriente Station, a landmark with the signature of Santiago Calatrava. Pritzker-award winning architect Alvaro Siza Vieira is the man behind the fantastic Pavilhão de Portugal, known for its remarkable wavy roof.
There is also one of the world's most spectacular aquariums nearby (Oceanário). Everywhere you turn there is a glimpse of the river looking like an ocean crossed by Europe's longest bridge.
What to explore:
- Vasco da Gama shopping center
- Oriente Station
- Teleférico do Parque das Nações
- Oceanário
- Pavilhão de Portugal
- Teatro Camões
- Pavilhão Atlântico – MEO Arena – Altice Arena
- Pavilhão do Conhecimento
- Homem Sol
- Rossio dos Olivais
- Horas de Chumbo
- Cursiva
- Torre Vasco da Gama
- Hotel Myriad
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Parque das Nações
- Parque das nações it’s a futuristic glass-and-steel district, home to some wonderful examples of modern architecture. One of them is Oriente Station, a landmark with the signature of Santiago Calatrava. Pritzker-award winning architect Alvaro Siza Vieira is the man behind the fantastic Pavilhão de Portugal, known for its remarkable wavy roof.
There is also one of the world's most spectacular aquariums nearby (Oceanário). Everywhere you turn there is a glimpse of the river looking like an ocean crossed by Europe's longest bridge.
What to explore:
- Vasco da Gama shopping center
- Oriente Station
- Teleférico do Parque das Nações
- Oceanário
- Pavilhão de Portugal
- Teatro Camões
- Pavilhão Atlântico – MEO Arena – Altice Arena
- Pavilhão do Conhecimento
- Homem Sol
- Rossio dos Olivais
- Horas de Chumbo
- Cursiva
- Torre Vasco da Gama
- Hotel Myriad
Food scene
A concept created from scratch in 2014 by the team at Time Out Portugal - the best of the city under one roof.
On the one hand, 24 restaurants some of them from very well-known Portuguese chefs, 8 bars, a dozen shops and a high-end music venue called Rive Rouge, all with the very best in Lisbon (the best steak, the best hamburger, the best sushi and the best live performances, amongst others); on the other hand, home to some of the city's best known (and longest-running) market vendors of meat, fish, fruit and flowers.
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Time Out Market Lisboa
49 Av. 24 de JulhoA concept created from scratch in 2014 by the team at Time Out Portugal - the best of the city under one roof.
On the one hand, 24 restaurants some of them from very well-known Portuguese chefs, 8 bars, a dozen shops and a high-end music venue called Rive Rouge, all with the very best in Lisbon (the best steak, the best hamburger, the best sushi and the best live performances, amongst others); on the other hand, home to some of the city's best known (and longest-running) market vendors of meat, fish, fruit and flowers.
Art & Food
This historical industrial complex houses an array of arty retailers & unique restaurants.
In 1846, a fabric production plant (Companhia de Fiação e Tecidos Lisbonenses) was created in Alcântara, Lisbon. The industrial complex spanned over a total of 23.000 m2 and was one of the most important undertakings the city had so far seen. Fifty years later, the company decides to move and, in its place, a succession of businesses such as industrial typographies took advantage of the unique location and facilities. Forward to the late 20th century and the location was an abandoned, run-down and decrepit inner-city area that desperately needed a makeover. A private investor decides to take on the challenge of creating something new out of almost one hundred years of history and the rest, as they say, is indeed history. Today, the space is home to more than 200 businesses ranging from cafés, restaurants, design houses, show-rooms, shops, offices, commercial spaces to other projects that link directly to the space’s unique cultural and artistic standing.
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LX Factory
103 R. Rodrigues de FariaIn 1846, a fabric production plant (Companhia de Fiação e Tecidos Lisbonenses) was created in Alcântara, Lisbon. The industrial complex spanned over a total of 23.000 m2 and was one of the most important undertakings the city had so far seen. Fifty years later, the company decides to move and, in its place, a succession of businesses such as industrial typographies took advantage of the unique location and facilities. Forward to the late 20th century and the location was an abandoned, run-down and decrepit inner-city area that desperately needed a makeover. A private investor decides to take on the challenge of creating something new out of almost one hundred years of history and the rest, as they say, is indeed history. Today, the space is home to more than 200 businesses ranging from cafés, restaurants, design houses, show-rooms, shops, offices, commercial spaces to other projects that link directly to the space’s unique cultural and artistic standing.